Another Macro lens advise question

[William W]

. . . macro is going to sit right in. I've just invested in my new-s/h 7D body,

Question: So that being said I'm looking for a macro lens (Duh) for insect's primarily with the obvious flower and raindrop thrown in, I'd like to keep the $$ under or around $1K as I'd like to get it right once and with an option of it suiting a full frame camera in the future if at all possible. Quality is key but if I can get a top quality lens and spend less it just means more money for other gear. . . .

Have a close look at the EF 50 F/2.5 Macro, plus Life Size Converter:

> the WD at 50mm will typically suit the 7D;

> one of the sharpest lenses in the Canon line-up;

> one of the (if not the) Flattest Lenses Canon has made rendering it excellent for copy & records work;

> not expensive;

> EF Mount;

> very flexible uses when combined with a set of Extension Tubes;

> makes a great companion/compliment for a specialist macro kit when combined with any of the EF100/2.8Marco Lenses and/or the EF 180/3.5L Macro, should you (or should you not) move to attaining a 135 Format Camera later.

WW